/ Earth in the Universe 6.E.1
Unit Map 2013-2014
Wednesday, October 2, 2013, 10:27AM /
Unit:Earth in the Universe 6.E.1(Week 3, 5 Weeks)
Big Idea
Exploration
Connections
Adaptations
Systems
Relationships / Focus of Study
The learner will build an understanding of theuniverse and it's forces.
  • Earth's position in the Solar System.
  • Identify objects that make up the Solar System.
  • Retell environmental characteristics of space..
  • Expound on the relationship betweenthe Sun, Earth and the Moon
  • Cite that gravity holdsplanetsin orbits around the sun.
  • Determine the correlation between distance from the sun and temperature of a planet.
  • Explain the history of the spacerace to the moon and space travel.
  • Describe space explorations and the understandings gained from them.
  • Identify the usefulness of orbital space stations andvehicles designed for space travel.

Curriculum Goals & Objectives Addressed
NC Essential Standards: Science, NC: Grade 6 , Earth Science
Earth In the Universe 6.E.1 Understand the earth/moon/sun system, and the properties, structures and predictable motions of celestial bodies in the Universe.
  • 6.E.1.1 Explain how the relative motion and relative position of the sun, Earth and moon affect the seasons, tides, phases of the moon, and eclipses.
  • 6.E.1.2 Explain why Earth sustains life while other planets do not based on their properties (including types of surface, atmosphere and gravitational force) and location to the Sun.
  • 6.E.1.3 Summarize space exploration and the understandings gained from them.
/ Resources/Materials
  • Text Book
  • web sites...NASA, spaceweather.com phschool.com,explore learning.com
  • DVDs...Voyage to the Planets"
  • United Streaming:
Race to Space Video
We Choose the Moon Video Clip of JFK
Historical Info on Apollo Space Flights and Space Shuttle Missions
Enduring Understandings
Studentswill infer thevastness of space.
Studentsconclude theimportance of technology and research to the advancement of society.
Students willidentify Earth's location and relationship with otherobjects within the Solar System.
Students should deduce that some technology can have cultural and moral implications and ramifications on society.
Students willdevelop a better understand of the order and pattern exhibited in the solar system.
Students willdeducethat an understandingof space can help us better understand our own world.
  • Students willunderstand the solarsystem and the forces within it.
  • Space exploration is historic, international, and utilizes advanced technologies
  • Many benefits have come from Space exploration
/ Essential Concepts and Process Skills
  • International SpaceStation
  • Space Probes
  • NASA
  • Planets (why isn't Pluto one?)
  • Sun
  • Seasons
  • Day/night
  • Moon Phases
  • Lunar/SolarEclipse
  • Tides
  • Space Race
  • Gravity, inertia
  • The universe beyond our solar system

Essential Questions
  • How do the relative positions of the Earth,sun, and moonaffectus here on Earth?
  • Analyzethe SpaceRace.
  • Is it appropriate for the US government to spend a great deal of money and time on space exploration?
  • Analyze the costs andbenefits of space exploration.
  • How does the movement of the Earth by rotation and revolution impact human life?
  • Was the United State'sdecision to enter into the race for spacea wise one? Elaborate.
  • Who has the right to control space?
  • Is it appropriate for the US government to spend a great deal of money and time on space exploration?
  • Can you deduce who truly benefits from space exploration and research?
  • Who should control the moon if it were colonized?
  • Should humans attempt to colonize other planets?
  • What benefits have been experienced from the technology developed while working on the space program?
  • Are all technological advances beneficial?

Integration Opportunities
P21: 21st Century Student Outcomes, P21: K-12, Core Subjects & 21st Century Themes
Global Awareness
  • Understanding other nations and cultures, including the use of non-English languages
Financial, Economic, Business and Entrepreneurial Literacy
  • Using entrepreneurial skills to enhance workplace productivity and career options
Civic Literacy
  • Exercising the rights and obligations of citizenship at local, state, national and global levels
Health Literacy
  • Using available information to make appropriate health-related decisions
  • Understanding national and international public health and safety issues
/ Additional Integration Opportunities
Math can be integrated into this unit with measurement and data collection. Graphs and charts can be created to display information students have collected about the Solar System. Calculating light year andusing scientific notation.
Language Arts can be incorporated with the use of works of literature related to the topic of space exploration orscience fiction.
Social Studies topics could include political ramifications of exploring and controlling regions of space and the socialeffects of satellite communication. Additionally social implications of nuclear weapons launched into space could be addressed.Cold war and Space Race
Character Qualities
  • Responsibility
  • Cooperation
  • Citizenship

/ Differentiation/Intervention Focus Areas
Students will be expected to describe and identify aspects of the Solar System.
Students will be assessed in a variety of ways to determine their level of understanding.
Students who fail to understand concepts will have the material presented multiple times with differentiated instruction.
Students who have reached the level of instruction required by standards will be given opportunity to expand on their knowledge of the solar system.
  • Modified assignments
  • Modified Instruction
  • Extended Time
  • Hands on
  • Collaboration

Formative/Benchmark/Summative Assessment Plan
Oral: Discussion
Oral: Report
Other: Quiz
Project: Collaborative/Team
Project: Independent
Other: Quiz
Professional Teaching Standards
NC Professional Teaching Standards, All Levels, Professional Teaching Standards
STANDARD I: TEACHERS DEMONSTRATE
LEADERSHIP
  • Teachers lead in their classrooms.
  • Teachers demonstrate high ethical standards.
STANDARD II: TEACHERS ESTABLISH A RESPECTFUL ENVIRONMENT FOR
A DIVERSE POPULATION OF STUDENTS
  • Teachers provide an environment in which each child has a positive,
    nurturing relationship with caring adults.
  • Teachers embrace diversity in the school community and in the world.
  • Teachers treat students as individuals.
  • Teachers adapt their teaching for the benefit of students with
    special needs.
STANDARD III: TEACHERS KNOW THE CONTENT THEY TEACH
  • Teachers align their instruction with the North Carolina Standard Course of Study.
  • Teachers know the content appropriate to their teaching specialty.
  • Teachers recognize the interconnectedness of content areas/disciplines.
STANDARD IV: TEACHERS FACILITATE LEARNING FOR THEIR STUDENTS
  • Teachers know the ways in which learning takes place, and they know
    the appropriate levels of intellectual, physical, social, and emotional
    development of their students.
  • Teachers plan instruction appropriate for their students.
  • Teachers use a variety of instructional methods.
  • Teachers integrate and utilize technology in their instruction.
  • Teachers help students develop critical thinking and problemsolving skills.
  • Teachers help students work in teams and develop leadership qualities.
  • Teachers communicate effectively.
  • Teachers use a variety of methods to assess what each student has learned.
STANDARD V: TEACHERS REFLECT ON THEIR PRACTICE
  • Teachers analyze student learning.
  • Teachers function effectively in a complex, dynamic environment.

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